PhD: CEHCR Program Details

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PhD full time

Complete in 4 years

Desirable thesis defense completion in CEHCR is 4 years

Up to 6 years to complete the degree requirements.
Must achieve candidacy by the end of the third year.   

MSc to PhD transfer and Direct Entry, full time

Complete in 4 years

MSc to PhD transfer: Students who have previously completed a non-thesis master’s and wish to pursue a PhD can apply for the thesis-based MSc.  An intention to transfer must be indicated on the application, (e.g., letter of intent should indicate a desire to transfer to the PhD stream).  It is not guaranteed.     

Direct-entry PhD: Information about direct entry PhD can be found on the SGS website.

Up to 7 years to complete the degree requirements.
Must achieve candidacy by the end of the fourth year.

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At IHPME, we offer a variety of financial supports to help you succeed in our graduate programs.

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CEHCR Program Director

Sindhu Johnson
Phone Number: 416-603-6417
Email Address: sindhu.johnson@​uhn.ca

Oversees management of the CEHCR program.

CEHCR Associate Director

Nick Daneman
Email Address: nick.daneman@​sunnybrook.ca

Co-leads the management of the Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare Research (CEHCR) program.

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross
Phone Number: (416) 946-3486
Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez
Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Manages admissions and responds to all related inquiries.

Graduate Assistant

Tianqi Liu
Phone Number: 416-946-4100
Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.

CEHCR Program Assistant

Aileen O’Dowd
Email Address: clinepi.courses@​utoronto.ca

Manages the CEHCR courses including course enrolment, grades, and access to Quercus. For admissions inquiries contact ihpme.admissions@utoronto.ca.

Graduate Placements

Christina Lopez
Phone Number: (416) 978-1108
Email Address: ihpme.placements@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates details involving student placement and experiential learning